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Personally I wouldn't choose either. They are pretty different careers though and I think you need to consider exactly what each would involve and which you are better suited to and which you would prefer. Or maybe compromise and teach nursing.

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So true Nic!! How's your job going? we are flying out Jan 9th. I havn't started looking for a job yet, trying to get a short term rental sorted, its doing my head in!! Hope everythings going well for you.

Bev x

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Guest AngPhil

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I have been teaching for 13 years and it is not the job to do if you are not 100% sure. I have a really good friend who is a nurse, she would say the same. Both are vocational careers. With teaching you get 1/4 of the year off work, but are responsible for up to 32 children all say. My advice wold be spend a few days job shadowing both and see if you find a passion or either.

Good luck

Ps I had a job virtually straight away when I got here and my nurse friend was the same.

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Guest julie2010

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I dont think its as simple as a teacher or a nurse... There are lots of variations in each role. For example I love Mental Health Nursing, it is a branch that you can study. I could not however, have been an Adult nurse or a Child nurse. Also its not an easy degree to do, it involves 50% of the 3 years working on placements that are out of your control and often in areas you are not interested in. You have outcomes to meet on placements, portfolio's to put together whilst also doing assignments set by the uni. You dont get the holidays other degree students get... However, if it is something you love and really want to do it is the most fulfilling role but I cant quite remember when the last time I had nothing to do was!!!

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Guest RobJ1978

Guest RobJ1978

i wouldnt presume ur going to get a job as a nurse. things have changed and its hard to get perminent employment now. i see it going the same way as uk ..strong statement i know but where i work arent recruiting and contracts arent getting renewed....sad but true.

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Guest AngPhil

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I teach secondary Maths. I started applying before I left the UK and had an interview when I arrived. I think it is much harder from primary teachers and they do relief teaching before getting something more permanent.